Test quick bread doneness with a knife (or skewer)

Bake until a knife comes out clean to confirm the loaf is cooked through.

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quick breads

loaf cake

Insert a knife into the center of the loaf near the end of baking. If it comes out clean, the bread is done; if batter clings to it, keep baking.

The short version

Use a clean-knife test to avoid underbaking.

Why it works

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Baking

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Bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean to confirm doneness.

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